Prickly
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Prickly
Adjective
- Covered with sharp points.
"The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin."
- Easily irritated.
"He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off."
- Difficult; complicated; hairy or thorny.
"It was a prickly situation."